SPONSORED For a long time in Australia, the family SUV equation has been pretty straightforward. If you want space, comfort and seven seats, you look at the usual Japanese or Korean suspects. If you want electrification, you either accept short electric-only range or prepare to spend serious money. And if you want premium features, you’re…

Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling the Mercedes-AMG E53 luxury sports sedan as it could suddenly lose power. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the transmission wiring harness may chafe against the front drive shaft and become damaged,” the company says in its recall notice. “This could lead to a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving without…

Mahindra sales rose by 11.6 per cent last year, putting the Indian auto brand in the top 30. The company doesn't supply its sales figures to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) for publication in monthly VFACTS reports, making it one of just a handful of brands – including Cadillac, Smart and Xpeng –…

Subaru Australia has launched a new special-edition BRZ coupe, bringing a striking yellow exterior colour alongside a spate of minor enhancements – but you'll have to be quick if you want one. Building on the top-spec BRZ tS, just 95 examples of the new Subaru BRZ tS Kiiro will be available in Australia as part…

Want a V8-powered SUV that’s equally at home in the bush as it is on the blacktop? They’re hard to find in 2026. Also want space for the whole family, including a third row of seats? The contenders can be counted on one hand, and none of them are cheap. Indeed, the likes of the…

Although Mazda is in the midst of launching the 6e and CX-6e electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia and Europe, its upcoming range of EVs that are being developed in-house have reportedly been delayed again. The SkyActiv Scalable EV Architecture was announced in 2021, and at the time Mazda said the first model based on the…

BMW M has offered detailed insights into its first electric performance model ahead of its upcoming global reveal. Due in 2027 – one year earlier than previously thought – the as-yet unnamed model will be an electric counterpart to the iconic M3 sedan, and will be sold alongside its internal combustion-powered ‘brother’. As previously speculated,…

BMW M will follow Hyundai’s lead by incorporating fake gear shifts and engine noise into its first electric performance model. Due in 2027 – one year earlier than previously thought – the as-yet unnamed EV will be a performance sedan in the mould of the iconic M3, sitting alongside its internal combustion engine-powered ‘brother’ in…

The Kia K4 Sportswagon has been revealed for Europe and the UK, adding a third body style option for the Korean brand's new global small car. Measuring 4695mm in length, the K4 Sportswagon is a smidgen shorter than 4710mm-long K4 Sedan on sale in Australia, but 255mm longer than the K4 Hatch that just launched…

Honda says its new ‘H’ emblem will be adopted across its lineup in the coming years. Debuting on its 0 Series electric concepts, the borderless badge was originally created to be used on Honda’s electric vehicles (EVs) exclusively. Now, Honda has confirmed the new ‘H mark’ will be rolled out to not only EVs but…